Top 5 Tips and Tricks

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Here are the top 5 Tips and Tricks.  I get a lot of positive comments when I post a new trick or tip.  Anything that makes our jobs easier or saves us time is a great find!




You Tube  This tip is about using a tool called Clip Converter to download You Tube videos right onto your computer.  The videos can then be inserted into a Smart Notebook page.


Gmail Tips  Here are some time saving tips for Gmail.


Use Print Screen to Make a Screen Capture  This trick explains how to quickly capture what is on your screen.


Make a Shortcut to Your Desktop  Our students have shortcuts to Lead 21, our Wiki, our Weebly, and email.  Check out how to make shortcuts with this tip.  


Putting a video into Power Point  One of my most frequently asked questions is how do I put a video into Power Point?  Check out this trick.




Use the archive of my blog to check out other posts where I've shared a tip or trick.  


Is there something you would like to know how to do?  Just ask and perhaps your question will turn into my next weekly tip or trick!

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